Wednesday 21 April 2010

Wednesday Wildlife - the Nuthatch


The nuthatches are a genus, Sitta, of small passerine birds belonging to the family Sittidae. Characterised by large heads, short tails, and powerful bills and feet, nuthatches advertise their territory using loud, simple songs. Most species exhibit grey or bluish upperparts and a black eye stripe.






The only species in Britain is the Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea). It is a beautiful bird with a streamilned appearance and a habit of climbing head first down tree trunks.



It is a resident bird of deciduous woods and parkland, with some old trees for nesting. It feeds on insects, seeds and nuts. Its old name “nut-hack” derives from its habit of wedging a nut in a crevice in a tree, and then hacking at it with its strong bill.

5 comments:

  1. Glad you found one John beautiful birds and entertaining as well. Grand shots.

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  2. I agree with Adrian. Such a sweet little bird. By the way, the word verification word for me was
    "elooker" !

    Canadian Chickadee

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  3. I agree with Adrian. Such a sweet little bird. By the way, the word verification word for me was
    "elooker" !

    Canadian Chickadee

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  4. Cute bird and very nice pictures.

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  5. I absolutely love that second photo! He looks like he's the BOSS! So cute!

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